When I arrived at Shizuka Ryokan I was at the tail end of a cold. The hosts immediately offered the best hot lemon, ginger and honey drink and the high level of service and attention continued for the next 3 nights. Excellent quality and choice of food for breakfast. The service was excellent, room was spotless clean, quiet location, friendly... More

We chose the place to celebrate our birthdays and we have selected the right place to stay. I requested to check in a little bit earlier and Margie was very kind to let us. The staff are friendly and they greet us from the moment when we entered the retreat. The room has the traditional Japanese style. It was a... More

Let me start with the food and the wait staff, Great food and wait staff. The rooms are tiny, walls where paper thin: Nice if you like to hear the neighbours having a good time in bed or the roaring of the spa bath, hair dryer or the guy arguining with his girlfiend about where his tooth brush is. The... More

We had an incredible 12th anniversary at Shizuka Ryokan. Missing Japan greatly after spending some time there a few years back, we were hoping to recapture some of those memories and weren't disappointed. Shizuka really does feel like a little Japan away from Japan, albeit a surreal one with the surrounding gum trees and Australian wildlife! The proprietors and staff... More

This was the first time I had stayed in a Japanese Guesthouse, and it set a fantastic standard. Everything was peaceful, quiet, and toasty in from the cold that Hepburn Springs always seems to have. It came accross as being very well done, with attention to detail on all things Japanese. The only issue I had was that sleeping on... More

Spent a wonderful weekend at the resort as part of our 10th wedding anniversary. Rooms, food, scenery all great but the service was outstanding. The manager and staff were happy to do anything to meet our needs. Will be going back soon and am happy to recommended the resort to everyone! More

My partner and I choose the Ryokan off the positive reviews on Trip Advisor, and I'm very glad we did. If you're looking for decadence, do choose another property. Shizuka Ryokan is about tranqulity and relaxation more than full-blown luxury. We booked a getaway complete with spa package, breakfast and dinner online to take advantage of the special offers via... More

The retreat is fantastic and the rooms definitely all have that great Japanese feeling to them, small touches like the kimonos, the teas and the japanese zen gardens were all done well without feeling out of place or tacky. All the rooms were very clean, the service was exceptional and the cooking (the breakfasts) were awesome with many choices that... More

It's been on my wish list for almost 5 years to stay at Shizuka and I must say, it was definately worth the wait! The path up to the main entrance was beautifully constructed and even though we could have parked the car closer, we chose to walk the path every day! Inside, the guest lounge/dining area was very welcoming... More